Global SCM Material Sustainability Lead (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global SCM Material Sustainability Lead for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end management of the Material Sustainability pillar, aligning methodologies for environmental impact assessments, defining processes, implementing initiatives, and monitoring progress across the business unit. This is your opportunity to align with business objectives and regulatory requirements, supporting the organization’s sustainability goals and making a meaningful impact in the energy industry.

How you will make an impact

• Contribute to the development of the business unit’s supply chain sustainability strategy, focusing on material sustainability and alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor emerging material sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and customer requirements, integrating them into strategic and operational plans.
• Develop standardized process flows for material sustainability requirements, ensuring seamless coordination and effective implementation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance material sustainability, driving projects such as decarbonization efforts and improving practices with key global suppliers.
• Implement performance monitoring systems to track progress against material sustainability goals, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of primary sustainability data for materials, ensuring accurate information and promoting adoption across the supply chain. This includes defining the data needed to enable consistent LCA/EPD/PCF assessments and comparable material-level impact evaluations.
• Engage with suppliers and cross-functional teams to guide strategic suppliers toward emission-zero goals and sustainable practices.
• Develop and deliver training on material sustainability topics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices across the SCM community.
• Align the BU Transformers methodologies for assessing material environmental impacts in line with evolving LCA/EPD standards.
• Apply these methodologies to transformer-relevant materials and decisions by defining measurable requirements for suppliers and by supporting internal stakeholders with actionable guidance for material choices, claims, and customer requests.

Your background

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management with focus on sustainability, with proven leadership in strategy and roadmap creation, preferably within global or large-scale organizations.
• Strong expertise in materials sustainability standards such as ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14067, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and related frameworks.
• Extensive experience with Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and implementing global sustainability programs related to materials and suppliers.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives in complex, international environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and inspire change at all organization levels.